Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has only 314 calories per servings, is extremely delicious, and super easy to make! Everyone will love it!

I have recently become obsessed with spaghetti squash, do you love it too? I’ve realized that you can really cook anything in it, and everything tastes good mixed with spaghetti squash…it’s amazing. I wanted to stuff some broccoli into this bad boy, and then knew it needed some cheese…so, here we have Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash.

I like Spaghetti Squash for a multitude of reasons; it’s low in calories, you get a lot of squash inside these, it tastes delicious, it’s healthy, and it’s easy to cook. I mean, I could go on, but these are the high points for me. I had a little bit of trouble finding the exact calorie count of a whole spaghetti squash, but I think I got pretty accurate with my results. I’ve been trying hard to lose weight, so I am keeping track of everything I eat using My Fitness Pal (friend me!), and I need to have those numbers as close as possible to what they really are.

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After calculating the calories in the entire broccoli cheese stuffed spaghetti squash recipe, there are 314 calories per serving (see nutritional breakdown at the bottom)…and per serving I mean half the squash…that’s right, you can eat a loaded half for 314 calories. You can eat it alongside your favorite main dish; This would go great with any meat, a veggie burger, or alone. Both my husband and I had half, and we were both stuffed. They are super tasty, easy to make, and healthy. Have more than 2 people eating or want to make extra for later? Just double the recipe, super simple!

You will not be disappointed with this Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash meal! I have some more spaghetti squash recipes as well. Don’t forget to check out my Caprese Spaghetti Squash!

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Broccoli & Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Spaghetti Squash has only 314 calories per servings, is extremely delicious, and super easy to make! Everyone will love it!

Ingredients

1spaghetti squashcut in half, seeds removed

non stick spray

2cupschopped broccoli florets

3clovesgarlicminced

1tspred pepper flakes

pinch of salt and pepper

1tspItalian seasonor use a mix of oregano, basil, thyme

1/2cuppart skim shredded mozzarella cheeseI like to shred my own

1/3cupParmesan cheeseshredded

Instructions

In a microwave save dish, place your squash halves side by side. Add about 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish (water should be covering the bottom, but not more than 1/4 inch high). Place into microwave and cook on high for 9-11 minutes, or until squash is tender** Remove, and set aside for about 10 minutes to cool.

In a skillet coated with nonstick spray, add red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add broccoli and garlic, stirring to combine. Add about 2 TBS water to the skillet, and turn up the heat. Saute for 3-5 more minutes, or until the chopped broccoli is tender. Add mixture to a large bowl, discarding any left over water.

Using a fork, scrape out the flesh/'spaghetti' of the squash, and add it to the large bowl with the broccoli mixture. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and Italian seasoning to the mixture, stir to combine.

Turn your broiler on medium/high. Distribute the mixture back into the squash shells, then sprinkle 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese on top of each squash half. Place shells into an oven safe baking dish/pan.

Place under broiler, watching carefully. Remove when cheese is bubbling and browned, about 2-3 minutes depending on how close the squash is to the broiler.

Remove and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

**You can also cook in the oven - Place into a 350 degree oven on a baking sheet, flesh side down, cook for 50-60 minutes, or until squash is tender.

I am making this tonight…I have 2 whole squash, do I just need to double the ingredients to fill the 4 pieces or quadruple the recipe? The red pepper flakes, do you add liquid or anything to the pan? Also if it is done in the oven…do I bake it first and then scrap out and add all the other ingredients? Sorry for so many questions, I just want it to come out right bc we are very excited to try it tonight.

Kinzie – I am so sorry I didn’t see your comment earlier…for whatever reason it was marked as spam! Did you end up making them? I would double the recipe for 2 WHOLE squash (4 halves). If you first roast the squash in the oven, then yes, remove, scrape out, then mix ingredients, and make again for the cheese to melt. Let me know how it turned out!

We had this tonight, we like the idea (big fans of broccoli and spaghetti squash!) but the way too spicy. I think the red pepper flakes are unnecessary and take away from the other delicious flavors, all we could taste is the spiciness. If we make again we will not put in the flakes!

I made this and it was delicious. Our 10 and 14 year old daughters enjoyed it as well. I did out less red pepper flakes, because I suspected it may be too much for them. I put in enough to give it little bite. Thus will definitely be added to my dinner rotation.

I added a little extra garlic and spicy chicken sausage. Only used a little crushed red pepper to compensate for the spicy sausage. It turned out great! Husband loved it too. Will definitely be making it again.

I made it tonight for dinner. I’m just learning recipes with spaghetti squash. I love the incorporation of broccoli and cheese; the garlic is essential, giving the squash some flavor. I added diced/sliced prosciutto for a little more substance. The red pepper flake was key as well! Great dish! Will make again! And eat the leftovers tomorrow! 😡

This was great! I made a few changes. I baked the squash, and sautéed onion and broccoli in olive oil with a splash of white wine.
I scooped the squash out and mixed with a Tbsp of butter, a Tbsp of nutritional yeast, 6 cloves minced garlic and a handful of shredded basil.
I mixed everything together as instructed but put in an 8×8 glass baking dish. My kitchen knives are awful and I wasn’t able to keep the squash in usable halves.
However, I topped with the mozzarella and broiled for about 5 mins. Makes a great casserole like this.
DELCICIOUS!!! Thanks for the recipe and inspiration:)

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